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🌱 How a Ypsilanti native built EMU’s powerhouse track legacy

Ypsilanti, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Ypsilanti! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Ypsilanti native built EMU’s powerhouse track legacy
  • Police chase through Ypsilanti ends with arrest and minor injuries
  • How Creative Washtenaw’s roaming Happy Hour could boost Ypsi’s arts scene

Also on today's calendar: Guided Group Breathwork — Dzanc House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sue Parks - Men's Track & Field Coach - Eastern Michigan University Athletics (emueagles.com subscription) — Eastern Michigan University’s long-time track and cross country coach Sue Parks has deep Ypsilanti roots, having grown up in the city, starred at Ypsilanti High School, and later competed for EMU. The profile details her decades of coaching success, from MAC titles to All-Americans and Olympians, while highlighting her continued leadership of EMU programs based in the Ypsilanti area. It’s a reminder of how much local talent has shaped the university’s athletic legacy.
   

2. Man kidnapping woman leads police on chase near Ypsilanti (mlive.com) — A police chase through Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township ended in Pittsfield Township after a woman called 911 saying a man wouldn’t let her out of a vehicle. Deputies pursued the car across multiple jurisdictions before the woman escaped and the driver was arrested. Both, believed to be in a domestic relationship, were treated for minor injuries as the investigation continues.
   

3. Creative Washtenaw fosters creative community with monthly Happy Hour networking event (easternecho.com) — Creative Washtenaw is rotating its monthly Happy Hour networking events through communities across Washtenaw County, including business-rich hubs like Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The low-pressure gatherings connect artists, writers, musicians, and other creatives, and often spark collaborations and project announcements. Membership isn’t required to attend, but the events double as an easy entry point into the countywide arts network.
   

4. August 2026 Contributors (annarborobserver.com) — One of August’s featured writers has deep roots in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, having grown up between the two “sister cities” before returning after years away. She now mentors creative entrepreneurs, writes a culture-focused newsletter, and is often spotted at local library events or along the Border-to-Border Trail. Her background brings a locally grounded voice to upcoming coverage.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing a cat?
    This is not the same cat from my last post. This one seems like a baby. It reacted to the sound of a can opening so I am guessing it’s an indoor cat. (Nextdoor Nancy Park)
  • Has anyone experienced or received something like this taped to your front door?
    I found this today and there’s no Kelly Cooley at this address or any of my surrounding neighbors. We’ve been here for almost seven years and the two… (Nextdoor Bromley Park)
  • Underground Printing posted a job opening for Screen Print Operator - 2nd Shift in Ypsilanti. Apply here.
  • Caci International, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Industrial Security Officer (CPSO) in Ypsilanti. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ypsilanti here.

Ok Ypsilanti! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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